\u201cWe are terribly saddened to learn of Arthur Jones\u2019 sudden passing,\u201d Ravens general manager, Eric DeCosta, said in a statement. \u201cArthur\u2019s presence was a gift to everyone he encountered. His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others. He was kind, courteous and enthusiastic \u2014 always displaying a love for family, teammates and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n
\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t \t\t\t \n\t\t\tFormer NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was stabbed and rushed to the hospital, where he is now in stable condition.\u00a0 The alleged incident occurred on Saturday, October 4, at around 12:30 a.m. in downtown Indianapolis, according to TMZ Sports.\u00a0 Sanchez, 38, was one of two people reportedly injured and taken to a local hospital.\u00a0 According to [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n Ravens head coach, John Harbaugh, said his \u201cheart was heavy\u201d in his own statement.<\/p>\n \u201cArt was truly a remarkable person,\u201d added Harbaugh, who was Jones\u2019 head coach for all three of his seasons in Baltimore. A dedicated teammate, a relentless worker, and someone any coach would be proud to lead. His love for life, generous spirit, and radiant smile left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.\u201d<\/p>\n Harbaugh continued, \u201cHe had a genuine gift for connecting with people, bringing joy to the locker room and beyond, and his presence was a source of light within our team and the Baltimore community. Art\u2019s positive energy and infectious enthusiasm made him a beloved part of our organization. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with Art\u2019s family. May his legacy of kindness live on, and may he rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n Jones was the older brother of former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and former defensive end Chandler Jones, who was a four-time Pro Bowler and won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n Many in the sports community reacted to Jones\u2019s death on social media, including his former Ravens teammate Torey Smith and MMA fighter Conor McGregor.<\/p>\n \u201cRIP to my brother Arthur Jones,\u201d Smith posted via X on Saturday October 4. \u201cYesterday was shocking and another reminder that life is short. We lost a great man and father.\u201d<\/p>\n Smith and Jones were teammates on the Super Bowl XLVII championship Ravens team.<\/p>\n \u201cVery sad to hear this news, Arthur was a great man, a friendly giant!\u201d McGregor said in a post via X on Friday October 3. \u201cGod speed Arthur Jones.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"GettyImages-2002256299](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2002256299-Mark-Sanchez-2024.jpg?crop=90px%2C106px%2C1114px%2C629px&resize=400%2C225&quality=40&strip=all\")
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